The Gear Wash network now encompasses 13 brick-and-mortar locations in proximity to some of the nation’s largest fire ...

The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.

Now, fire and EMS workers are learning tactics to prevent on-the-clock attacks and diffuse volatile situations through two ...

Firefighters from Rumford, Peru and Andover learned in the classroom and two holes cut in the ice of a local pond.

ABSTRACT: Firefighters rely on their protective gear for thermal insulation during fires. This study evaluated the flame resistance of firefighter PPE, including helmets, turnout gear, and gloves, ...

Peggy Wright, the NDP’s jobs critic, said so-called presumptive cancer claims before the Workers’ Compensation Board should ...

Studies show that firefighters have a 14 per cent higher chance of cancer-related deaths compared to the general public.

Moreover, a survey of UK firefighters revealed concerning practices regarding the decontamination and storage of PPE. Many firefighters reported inadequate cleaning of their gear after incidents ...